Reading today's price tape for 28 Oct 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in Kathua (F&V) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Kathua (F&V) APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityOrange (Nagpuri)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Orange is about 4.6% above the period average, sitting just 6.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Orange rates across the markets that reported on 28 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kathua (F&V) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,000 |
| 2 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 3 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 4 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 6 Mansa APMC | ₹12,300 |
| 7 Sohra APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 8 Jalalabad APMC | ₹11,700 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 10 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 12 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹5,000 (50.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Orange fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Orange prices at Kathua (F&V) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹7,167. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 28 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 27 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Selling Orange well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Orange stood at Kathua (F&V) APMC on 28 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.